SUNDAY SCHOOL– Classes will resume on September 13th at 11:30 am. We are looking for a few more individuals who are willing to cover a weekend or two during the school year. Please let Megan know if you are interested.
SUNDAY ADULT CLASS – Join Pastor Brubaker for the second of a two-part series on the Apocrypha, a collection of ancient Jewish texts written roughly between 300 BCE and 100 CE. Though not part of the biblical canon, Martin Luther valued several of the books of the Apocrypha for their historical and moral insights. Following this week’s class, you are then cordially invited to join a brand new cohort for “Lutheranism 101” beginning September 20th at 8:30 am.
CONFIRMATION CLASS – If your child is going into 5th grade or higher and you would like more information on our confirmation class please chat with Pastor Brubaker or come to an informational meeting at 11:30 on Sunday September 13th. Classes will start September 20th. Class starts at 11:30 am.
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY – Pastor Kasting’s Discovery Class is focusing on the Acts of the Apostles. Next class September 10th at 10 am.
WOMENS BIBLE STUDY – Class will resume Wednesday, September 23rd, at Nancy Howard’s home (12860 SE Staley Ave., Damascus). Our study this time will again follow Pastor Kasting’s Living Way Bible Study, this time on Ecclesiastes. Please come for coffee and fellowship at 6:30, or if you prefer, just for class from 7-8:30 pm. Any questions, please reach out to Nancy
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE – Young Adult Bible Class meets every Monday from 6:00– 8:00 p.m. and is open to ages 18–29. The group is currently studying the Book of Matthew, and after class they enjoy a no-host dinner together, either on campus or at a nearby restaurant. For more information, please contact office at 503-658-5650.
DAMASCUS MEN’S GROUP – This local men’s group meets every other Tuesday evening from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at Dan and Kristina Robert’s home (in the shop), located at 16450 SE Bel Air Dr., Damascus—just three minutes from the church. A meal is provided beforehand, and the group includes men of all ages, with everyone welcome to join. The next meeting is this coming Tuesday, September 15th. Any questions, please contact Dan at 503-710-7595.
MISSIONS FUNDED FOR 2026 – Thank you, Christ the Vine, for your generosity and on-going desire to advance the kingdom of God through evangelism, education and care for our neighbors near and far! The Parish Planning Council has approved the recommendations of the Mission and Outreach Board, to allocate funds from the proceeds of the 2026 Mission Auction and Dinner to these missions.
TEST YOUR BIBLE KNOWLEDGE – Our school, Christ the Vine Lutheran School, invites you to test your Bible knowledge. Check out the bulletin board in the grape room and see how many questions you can answer. No googling!
BRANCHOUT YOUTH GROUP – The group will meet September 25th at 5 pm for a birthday party and discussion. BranchOut Youth is for 6th grade thru High School. Any student that falls in this age range who is interested, please contact Megan Gray for details
CTV LUTHERAN SCHOOL – Hope you had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. As we kick off the school year, our students are eager and ready to dive into their curriculum and grow in their faith. Please join us in praying for all our students and families, asking for a safe, blessed, and fruitful school year. We are still enrolling preschool through 3rd-grade students whose families are looking for a Christ-centered education. If you know of anyone who might be a good fit for our community, please share this message and have them reach out to me directly.
FILL A STOCKING – Christ the Vine Lutheran School will continue our partnership with “Fill a Stocking, Fill a Heart” this year. We need socks, hats, gloves, toothpaste, toothbrushes, “chapstick”, hair ties, and brushes. Age group is 5 to 10-year-olds. Be on the look out for collection boxes. (A toy list is coming soon.) Thank you for making this year our best year yet!
OFFERING – If you’d care to donate with your phone, click here! Thank you.
AMEN GROUP COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT -This coming Tuesday, September 15th, from 6:15-7:15 pm, we of CTV have been asked to supply 30 folks to assist the AMEN group, in boxing up food for veterans and other groups. So far we have 27 confirmed, and another 4 “maybes”. It’s going to be a good time together. Come join us! LOCATION: 16965 SE 115th Avenue, Clackamas, OR. Please arrive by 6 pm. (P.S. These are the people that help support CTV’s Food Pantry with extra items every Thursday.)
BACKPACK BUDDIES – For all you backpack packers coming back to pack snacks in sacks: our first packing date has arrived. September 26th at 9:00 am. (Packing always starts at 9:00 am). No experience necessary.
LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION – We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10 AM at the church, with a business meeting followed by a program. September 8th included planning for LWM Sunday in October and a report by Delegate Lucy Leach on the 2026 State LWM convention. If you have questions please contact Liz Markel, President or Mary Davis and Nita Hoops, co-vice-presidents. All are welcome. Come when you can!
CHRIST THE VINE QUILTERS – Our quilters will resume meeting this coming Tuesday, September 15th. Sessions run from 10 AM until around noon in the quilter’s room at CTV. We meet every Tuesday (excepting the second Tuesday of the month when LWM holds its meetings). We tie quilt tops to batting and backings, and finish the borders. Finished quilts are given to members of the congregation who are ill, hospitalized, home-bound, etc. Also to the newly baptized! All are welcome to attend whenever they are able. Questions: Linda Hermes or Nita Hoops.
FOOD PANTRY – For September our featured item is Spaghetti Sauce. We’ve received 6 out of our goal of 100 so far. For October please help with with “Fill a Stocking Fill a Heart.”